H5 bird flu in South Australia
If you see sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them. Avoid contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 from [...]
Welcoming the first CoolSeat to South Australia!
The idea to have a CoolSeat at the Port Environment Centre first emerged at a Semaphore Compost Network meeting. The Semaphore Compost Network is a local community organisaiton that has been working for [...]
Algal Bloom Updates
A reminder to all that if you are walking the beaches and finding deceased marine life to please continue to upload findings to the Marine Mortality Events 2025 iNaturalist Project to assist [...]
Sand Management Updates
Following a dredging trial conducted between October and November 2024, sand movement works will be recommencing on March 24th moving sand from the Semaphore breakwater to Semaphore South. We will try to post [...]
Volunteering in our dunes
Meet Suzi, a volunteer at the Semaphore Largs Dunes Group Suzi and her husband, Steve, moved from Gawler to Semaphore nearly fifteen years ago, entranced by the beauty of its natural environment and [...]
Seeds For Change
Who are Seeds for Change? by Ryan Liew (Port Environment Centre Volunteer) Seeds for Change was created by the Junction Community Centre, located in Ottoway, and received grant funding from Green Adelaide [...]
Discover Barker Inlet Wetlands
A hive of activity, discover the wildlife and rehabilitation projects at Barker Inlet Wetlands, plus different ways you can get involved.
Port River Portraits
A beautiful day with blue skies and light winds greeted a dozen people keen to draw, sketch, and soak in the sights, sounds and textures of Mangrove Cove and Ethelton Park at the [...]
Citizen Science at Mutton Cove
Read about the work of Christine Gates, a volunteer Citizen Scientist with the City of PAE, who has been monitoring resident and migratory bird populations at Mutton Cove Conservation Reserve for the past 4 years, and find ways to get involved.
Transitions Film Festival 2022
We asked our Volunteer Film Critic to watch and review some of the environmentally focussed films from the Transitions Film Festival. Read on for 5 PEC movie reviews. Films available online until 13 March.
Coastal Sand Dune Rehabilitation Project update
Read about the coastal dune rehabiliation project and the great work they've done through 2021 in this project update. There's more community days coming up in 2022, so get behind this local volunteer driven project.
A new Eco-Resiliency Circle in Port Adelaide
updated June 2022 A local group has come together to share thoughts and feelings about the state of the natural world we live in. The Eco-Resiliency Circle meets monthly. We invite you to find out more.
Recycling Guide
Are you interested in recycling but don’t know where to start? Read on for a quick and simple guide to recycling in Port Adelaide/Enfield Council area. Recycling is a great way to help [...]
Estuary Care Foundation
Have you ever wondered what is being done to protect our local estuaries? Read about the Estuary Care Foundation and the work this volunteer group does to promote the protection of the ecology and shorlines of Barker Inlet and the Port River.
9 Reasons why I love Plastic Free July
Yes - I will take the challenge! Participating in Plastic Free July over the last 5 years has helped our family to change the way we shop, cook, eat and live. It’s helped [...]
Semaphore Largs Dunes Group
A wave of passionate volunteers working to protect South Australia’s coasts Semaphore Largs Dunes Group volunteers are busy at work, planting native species and weeding. In the autumn and winter months they plant [...]
Resource Recovery Depot
Do you have things lying around your home that you aren’t sure of how to dispose of thoughtfully? Volunteers at the Port Environment Centre have set up a Resource Recovery Depot for some [...]
PECWRAG: Port Environment Centre Waste Reduction Advisory Group
Meet a group of motivated individuals who are championing sustainability in their local community PECWRAG is a group of passionate individuals, working to influence policy and divert waste from landfill. Laura Carrington formed [...]
Oyster by Rebecca Stott
Reviewed by Rae Nunan
Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia by Billy Griffiths
Review by Rae Nunan
A Way Through the Woods by Long Litt Woon
Reviewed by Rae Nunan
A Million Wild Acres by Eric Charles Rolls
Book review by Rae Nunan
Featured Author: David Suzuki
“The greatest environmentalist of our age…What a life, and what an inspiration.” Tim Flannery David Suzuki has been a strong advocate on climate change action, and back in 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation [...]
Bringing our verges to life
Have you ever thought about the patches of grass and dirt lining roads and footpaths? Well GroundSwell have. This non-for-profit environmental group saw the opportunity to transform these once barren areas to beautiful [...]
